Purpose:For patients and their families, being treated with respect and a positive attitude can make all the difference in the world. The Health Unit Coordinator is the first point of contact for all patients and visitors to the floor, serving as the face of the unit as well as scheduling patients for tests and procedures, arranging transport, and responding to patient requests. If you’re proactive, highly organized, and like to greet people with a smile, then the Health Unit Coordinator role is perfect for you!

UPMC promotes a culture of service excellence, and Health Unit Coordinators play a huge part in that culture. In addition to greeting and directing patients, patients’ family members, and visitors who arrive on the floor, you will also provide important operational support, which can include updating bedboards, entering physician orders, coordinating patient information, answering phones, stocking supplies, distributing mail, and a variety of other tasks as assigned.

UPMC Jameson is currently hiring a Full-Time Health Unit Coordinator to support the 2 Northeast Telemetry/Cardiac Care unit. 2 Northeast is a 25 bed telemetry/cardiac care unit with semi and private rooms. Our primary focus of patients includes those with cardiac problems ranging from chest pain to an Acute Myocardial Infarction. We also manage patients going and coming from our Cath Lab for diagnostic caths.

Health Unit Coordinators work a rotating schedule to ensure 24/7 coverage on the floor.

Responsibilities:

Constructively receives feedback and direction. Identifies and communicates learning needs to the unit director. Takes action to improve knowledge, skills and performance. *Serves as a resource for staff and other disciplines. Serves as a preceptor for new staff members. Prior to performing new or challenging tasks, requests assistance and reviews relevant policies and procedures. Requests assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed. Participates in self-review as requested by the unit director. Participates in project and committee work.

Maintains accurate unit communication including, but not limited to, promptly answering telephones, activating the paging system, facilitating timely faxing, and distributing patient and unit mail. Greets and assists visitors, physicians and other staff members. Utilizes hospital information systems, including but not limited to eRecord, MARS, Medipac, Bedboard, and Teletracking. Updates Bedboard per unit standards and communicates changes to appropriate staff as needed. Enters and communicates physician orders timely and accurately. Maintains the medical record and patient chart according to established policy. Assures that patient identification plate is correct and that patient identification labels are available at all times. Coordinates other unit activities including, but not limited to scheduling of tests and procedures, scheduling patient transports, completing errands, maintaining appropriate logs and filing reports appropriately.

Maintains par levels for designated supplies and forms including down time folders. Rounds through family lounge to assure proper items are stocked and room is maintained. Reconciles charges accordingly including but not limited to custom braces and CRRT. Performs unit audits as directed. Initiates quiet time or monitors noise level. Strictly adheres to all policies and practices relative to patient care and hospital related information. Adheres to HIPAA and blocked policies. Complies with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions. Performs assigned work in a timely and productive manner.

Management of patients with CHF and Acute CVA. Knowledge regarding how to manage and care for CHF and Acute CVA type patients.

Suggests and supports changes within the department. Assumes responsibility for assignments and views problems as challenges. Demonstrates awareness of how one's own behavior impacts the efficient functioning of the department.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

Knowledge of medical terminology and computer applications.

Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.

Completion of a Certified Health Unit Secretary course preferred.

In the course of duties may be asked to distribute medications to the nurse at the bedside. Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

Act 34 Criminal Clearance

CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Salary Range:
$12.22
to
$18.61

Union Position: No

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UPMC VALUES

At UPMC, our shared goal is to create a cohesive, positive, experience for our employees, patients, health plan members, and community. If you too are driven by these values, you may be a great fit at UPMC!

UPMC provides a total rewards package that can help you achieve the goals you have for your career and your personal life. Whether you want to learn a new skill through a training course, reach personal health and wellness targets, become more involved in your community, or follow a career path that provides you with the right experience to be successful, UPMC can help you get to where you want to be.

Purpose:For patients and their families, being treated with respect and a positive attitude can make all the difference in the world. The Health Unit Coordinator is the first point of contact for all patients and visitors to the floor, serving as the face of the unit as well as scheduling patients for tests and procedures, arranging transport, and responding to patient requests. If you’re proactive, highly organized, and like to greet people with a smile, then the Health Unit Coordinator role is perfect for you!

UPMC promotes a culture of service excellence, and Health Unit Coordinators play a huge part in that culture. In addition to greeting and directing patients, patients’ family members, and visitors who arrive on the floor, you will also provide important operational support, which can include updating bedboards, entering physician orders, coordinating patient information, answering phones, stocking supplies, distributing mail, and a variety of other tasks as assigned.

UPMC Jameson is currently hiring a Full-Time Health Unit Coordinator to support the 2 Northeast Telemetry/Cardiac Care unit. 2 Northeast is a 25 bed telemetry/cardiac care unit with semi and private rooms. Our primary focus of patients includes those with cardiac problems ranging from chest pain to an Acute Myocardial Infarction. We also manage patients going and coming from our Cath Lab for diagnostic caths.

Health Unit Coordinators work a rotating schedule to ensure 24/7 coverage on the floor.

Responsibilities:

Constructively receives feedback and direction. Identifies and communicates learning needs to the unit director. Takes action to improve knowledge, skills and performance. *Serves as a resource for staff and other disciplines. Serves as a preceptor for new staff members. Prior to performing new or challenging tasks, requests assistance and reviews relevant policies and procedures. Requests assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed. Participates in self-review as requested by the unit director. Participates in project and committee work.

Maintains accurate unit communication including, but not limited to, promptly answering telephones, activating the paging system, facilitating timely faxing, and distributing patient and unit mail. Greets and assists visitors, physicians and other staff members. Utilizes hospital information systems, including but not limited to eRecord, MARS, Medipac, Bedboard, and Teletracking. Updates Bedboard per unit standards and communicates changes to appropriate staff as needed. Enters and communicates physician orders timely and accurately. Maintains the medical record and patient chart according to established policy. Assures that patient identification plate is correct and that patient identification labels are available at all times. Coordinates other unit activities including, but not limited to scheduling of tests and procedures, scheduling patient transports, completing errands, maintaining appropriate logs and filing reports appropriately.

Maintains par levels for designated supplies and forms including down time folders. Rounds through family lounge to assure proper items are stocked and room is maintained. Reconciles charges accordingly including but not limited to custom braces and CRRT. Performs unit audits as directed. Initiates quiet time or monitors noise level. Strictly adheres to all policies and practices relative to patient care and hospital related information. Adheres to HIPAA and blocked policies. Complies with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions. Performs assigned work in a timely and productive manner.

Management of patients with CHF and Acute CVA. Knowledge regarding how to manage and care for CHF and Acute CVA type patients.

Suggests and supports changes within the department. Assumes responsibility for assignments and views problems as challenges. Demonstrates awareness of how one's own behavior impacts the efficient functioning of the department.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

Knowledge of medical terminology and computer applications.

Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.

Completion of a Certified Health Unit Secretary course preferred.

In the course of duties may be asked to distribute medications to the nurse at the bedside. Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

Act 34 Criminal Clearance

CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

UPMC VALUES

At UPMC, our shared goal is to create a cohesive, positive, experience for our employees, patients, health plan members, and community. If you too are driven by these values, you may be a great fit at UPMC!

UPMC provides a total rewards package that can help you achieve the goals you have for your career and your personal life. Whether you want to learn a new skill through a training course, reach personal health and wellness targets, become more involved in your community, or follow a career path that provides you with the right experience to be successful, UPMC can help you get to where you want to be.

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